How Tea Saved The Day (Literally)

[Thirsty Daruma]

Here's the backstory - for the last two or three years of my life, everyday around 2pm I fall into a deep, inescapable lethargy. My body strongly suggests I take a nap, and I almost always do. An siesta, I guess. Problem is, I nap for a long time, 2-3 hours sometimes, and end up feel like the whole day is wasted. If I don't nap, I end up nodding off every 5 minutes and never seem to get any productive work in.

Enter tea. Tasty enough to make me want to drink it, with the benefit of a smooth caffeine high that keeps me alert but not twitchy, and drops me gently; not like coffee which is like falling off a horse when the caffeine wears off. This last year I've made an effort to up my tea intake whenever I begin to get a bit sleepy and it has increased my productivity approximately a bajillion times over. And in the volumes I drink the caffeine high ends right around bedtime.

In other words, I've added precious hours to my day, which has allowed me to do more things I want to do - learn two foreign languages, lose weight and apply for graduate school.

Thanks tea! *thumbs up*

Nah, seriously though, those hours not spent wasting away in a midday reverie are extremely helpful, and nothing else could wake me from my afternoon slowdown with quite the same elegance as tea.

[joelbct]

Problem is, I nap for a long time, 2-3 hours sometimes, and end up feel like the whole day is wasted.

Seriously though, that is a heartwarming story! That must have been difficult to deal with, glad you found a solution!

I could hardly imagine my life without tea, myself. Tea is a blessing to the body, mind, and soul....

[hop_goblin]

It is good that you found a remedy in tea to your sleeping issues. Have you ever seen a Dr. for this. Perhaps, your sugar levels are going crazy and could mean something else?

[tenuki]

My Dad has sleep apnea and one time he actually fell asleep while teaching class and almost lost his job over it. I would also check your sleeping, to make sure you are getting enough and good sleep.

But ya, tea!!!!

[joelbct]

It is good that you found a remedy in tea to your sleeping issues. Have you ever seen a Dr. for this. Perhaps, your sugar levels are going crazy and could mean something else?

Indeed, perhaps sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, or diabetes?

[Thirsty Daruma]

I've mostly just chalked up to morning exercise and/or sloth.

[Wesli]

TEA. It's good for you.

[skywarrior]

My Dad has sleep apnea and one time he actually fell asleep while teaching class and almost lost his job over it. I would also check your sleeping, to make sure you are getting enough and good sleep.

But ya, tea!!!!

Wouldn't this be narcolepsy?